The environment was very relaxing and peaceful, aside from the screaming children who arrived shortly after us… The food is nothing to rave about, disappointing actually 🤷🏼♀️ I ordered the bacon and spinach quiche and it was severely undercooked. The service was awful. Our table was ignored the entire time and apart from dropping our order, we never saw our waiter. I had to ask for the check…. I was really hoping for a better experience 😕
Vegan Restaurant
Cafe at the Gardens
· $$$$ · midland · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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The environment was very relaxing and peaceful, aside from the screaming children who arrived shortly after us… The food is nothing to rave about, disappointing actually 🤷🏼♀️ I ordered the bacon and spinach quiche and it was severely undercooked. The service was awful. Our table was ignored the entire time and apart from dropping our order, we never saw our waiter. I had to ask for the check…. I was really hoping for a better experience 😕
We recently hosted a baby shower at Cafe at the Gardens (Aldridge Gardens) and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! I was hosting the event for a friend, and the entire team went above and beyond to make the day so special. Alisha, the manager, was absolutely amazing—so kind, professional, and helpful throughout the whole planning process. Her assistant manager (I feel terrible for forgetting his name!) was also fantastic. They helped by having the tables set, provided linens for all the tables, and made sure we had everything we needed for our group of about 50–60 guests. They helped me choose a great menu that worked perfectly for our group. The food was the perfect amount, everything tasted great, and they had the full staff available to serve drinks and assist wherever needed. Even clean-up was a breeze—they took care of all the trash, which was a huge relief! The setting was beautiful, the staff was wonderful, and the price was incredibly reasonable. We’re so grateful for such a posh and stress-free experience. Highly recommend for any special event!
We recently hosted a baby shower at Cafe at the Gardens (Aldridge Gardens) and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! I was hosting the event for a friend, and the entire team went above and beyond to make the day so special. Alisha, the manager, was absolutely amazing—so kind, professional, and helpful throughout the whole planning process. Her assistant manager (I feel terrible for forgetting his name!) was also fantastic. They helped by having the tables set, provided linens for all the tables, and made sure we had everything we needed for our group of about 50–60 guests. They helped me choose a great menu that worked perfectly for our group. The food was the perfect amount, everything tasted great, and they had the full staff available to serve drinks and assist wherever needed. Even clean-up was a breeze—they took care of all the trash, which was a huge relief! The setting was beautiful, the staff was wonderful, and the price was incredibly reasonable. We’re so grateful for such a posh and stress-free experience. Highly recommend for any special event!
Stopped for a quick bite...had sangria and the bread pudding! Delicious! And the atmosphere was amazing! Will be back+